Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a disorder characterized by interruptions and cessations in breathing during sleep, which can occur up to hundreds of times a night. 

It is estimated that in the United States:

One in five adults in the United States suffers from mild obstructive sleep apnea.

One in 15 adults suffers from moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea.

Almost half of all people with obstructive sleep apnea develop high blood pressure (hypertension

People suffering from obstructive sleep apnea are up to 6 times more likely to be involved in a car crash as a result of drowsiness than those without sleep disorders.

The partner of an obstructive sleep apnea sufferer loses about an hour of sleep every night due to his or her partner’s snoring. 

Sleep deprivation has been shown to alter hormones and metabolism involved in weight gain.

The most common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea is continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).

There are also surgical procedures that remove or alter tissue at the back of the throat, such as uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP), laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty (LAUP) and the Pillar procedure.

Dr. Gabbypour will examine all parts of your upper airway.  If your soft palate is a factor in your obstructive sleep apnea, the Pillar Procedure may be an effective treatment option for you, because it stiffens the soft palate to reduce or eliminate the tissue vibration and collapse that can cause obstructive sleep apnea .

The Pillar Procedure can be performed as a stand-alone procedure or used in combination with other treatments and lifestyle changes to address multi-level upper airway obstruction. More than 30,000 people worldwide have been treated with the Pillar Procedure.

After a thorough office evaluation, your condition can be determined by Dr. Gabriel Gabbaypour, and recommendations can be made from among the various treatment options regarding the proper course of treatment.